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Google Fires Employees for Protesting Israel Contract

Google Fires Employees , for Protesting Israel Contract. 28 Google workers have been fired for protesting a $1.2 billion contract that the company has with the Israeli government and military to provide cloud and AI services, NBC News reports. . The firings follow an April 16 sit-in at Google's offices in California, New York and Seattle in which nine workers were arrested. The group that coordinated the demonstration is known as No Tech for Apartheid. . Google issued a statement about the recent firings. A small number of employee protesters entered and disrupted a few of our locations. , Google spokesperson, via statement. Physically impeding other employees’ work and preventing them from accessing our facilities is a clear violation of our policies, and completely unacceptable behavior. , Google spokesperson, via statement. We have so far concluded individual investigations that resulted in the termination of employment for 28 employees, and will continue to investigate and take action as needed, Google spokesperson, via statement. No Tech for Apartheid claims that the workers were fired "indiscriminately.". This excuse to avoid confronting us and our concerns directly, and attempt to justify its illegal, retaliatory firings, is a lie, No Tech for Apartheid, via statement. Meanwhile, many of Google's workers have reportedly quit after experiencing "mental health consequences of working at a company that is using their labor to enable a genocide," No Tech for Apartheid said. On a personal level, I am opposed to Google taking any military contracts — no matter which government they’re with or what exactly the contract is about. , Cheyne Anderson, a Google Cloud software engineer based in Washington who was arrested during a sit-in, to CNBC

This Day in History: Kurt Cobain Dies By Suicide

This Day in History: , Kurt Cobain Dies By Suicide. April 5, 1994. The Nirvana frontman died by suicide in his Seattle home after struggling with drug addiction and depression for years. The rock icon had checked himself out of a Los Angeles rehab just a week earlier. His body wasn't discovered until three days later when an electrician visited the home to install a security system. Police found a suicide note written by Cobain, in which he quoted the Neil Young lyric that it's “better to burn out than to fade away.”. Despite being ruled a suicide by authorities, Cobain's death has been widely blamed on his partner, singer Courtney Love. After the song "Smells Like Teen Spirit" rocketed Nirvana to worldwide fame, Cobain had been referred to as "the spokesman of a generation.". He was 27 years old

These US Cities Have the Highest Populations of Millionaires

These US Cities, Have the Highest Populations of, Millionaires. According to a report by Henley & Partners, the United States remains the top country in the world for private wealth creation and accumulation. Quartz reports that the U.S. accounts for about 32% of global liquid investable wealth, valued at approximately $67 trillion. Here are some of the cities with the largest populations of millionaires, according to the report. Austin, This Texas city had the biggest explosion in millionaire growth in the U.S. over the past ten years, reaching 32,700 by the end of 2023. . Miami, This Florida city is home to 35,300 millionaires and 15 billionaires, including Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos. Boston, While having just eight billionaires, the fewest of any other city on the list, this New England city is home to , 42,900 millionaires. Seattle, This Washington State city is the home of some of the largest corporations in the U.S., including Amazon and Microsoft. It's also home to 54,200 millionaires and 11 billionaires. . Chicago, Approximately 120,500 millionaires live in this Midwestern metropolis. . Los Angeles, The second-most populous city in the U.S. has about, 212,100 millionaires and 43 billionaires. San Francisco, The tech hub of the U.S. boasts the most billionaires with a whopping 68, as well as the second-most millionaires with 305,700. . New York, The city with the most high net worth individuals has about , 349,500 millionaires and 60 billionaires

Taiwan Earthquake: Videos show titled buildings, swaying bridges as powerful quake hits | Oneindia

Today, Taiwan was struck by a massive earthquake, claiming the lives of seven individuals and leaving over 700 injured. The seismic event also prompted tsunami warnings in Japan and the Philippines. Gripping visuals circulated on social media depict buildings trembling, bridges swaying, and civilians seeking refuge. Measuring 7.2 on the Richter scale, this earthquake stands as the most powerful to rock the island in a quarter of a century, with authorities cautioning of potential aftershocks in the coming days. Taiwanese officials note that it surpasses the strength of the 1999 quake, which registered at 7.6 magnitude and resulted in the tragic loss of 2,400 lives. #TaiwanEarthquake #Earthquake #Taiwanbuildings #TaiwanVideos #Taiwan #EarthquakeInTaiwan #TaiwanEarthquakeVideo #TaiwanNews #EarthquakeNews #TaiwanEarthquakeToday #PowerfulEarthquakeTaiwan #TsunamiWarningTaiwan ~PR.152~ED.155~

Taiwan Earthquake: Death toll rises, 700 injured in strongest quake in 25 years | Oneindia

On Wednesday, Taiwan experienced its most severe earthquake in at least 25 years, claiming the lives of seven individuals and leaving over 700 injured. Among the affected, 77 individuals found themselves trapped within tunnels and collapsed structures. Rescue efforts unfolded amidst the perilous scenes of tilted buildings in the mountainous and scarcely inhabited eastern county of Hualien. The quake, measuring 7.2 on the Richter scale, struck just offshore around 8 a.m., prompting dramatic rescues where ladders were employed to aid individuals in descending to safety. Television broadcasts captured the harrowing aftermath, illustrating the magnitude of the disaster. #TaiwanEarthquake #Earthquake #Taiwan #EarthquakeInTaiwan #TaiwanEarthquakeVideo #TaiwanNews #EarthquakeNews #TaiwanEarthquakeToday #PowerfulEarthquakeTaiwan #TsunamiWarningTaiwan ~PR.152~ED.194~GR.125~HT.96~